Spiderman1 182 Posted February 4, 2019 Hope he has a good set of goggles 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,050 Posted February 4, 2019 No surprise at all that Berge has tippy toed away from Somerset, he did a very similar thing when at Berwick a couple of seasons ago. No sooner had he signed then he wanted away and ultimately got his wish, he is a talent but he needs to sort out his temperament. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted February 4, 2019 I wish Valentin the very best of luck having been given the chance to race in this country, but what a kick in the teeth for riders like Mason Campton and Simon Lambert who have no club to ride for, through no fault of their own. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted February 4, 2019 Berge looked critical to Somerset’s season as someone who could genuinely significantly increase his average. He’d be bound to ride like a heat leader at the OTA. Compare that to Grobauer who the management hope will ride to his average and knows zero away tracks, it looks like a big step down for Rebels fans. Imo it goes from looking like a solid top 4 side to now having major question marks over the bottom end of the team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted February 4, 2019 34 minutes ago, screm said: No surprise at all that Berge has tippy toed away from Somerset, he did a very similar thing when at Berwick a couple of seasons ago. No sooner had he signed then he wanted away and ultimately got his wish, he is a talent but he needs to sort out his temperament. “Don’t Touch” and “Barge Pole” seem to describe Berge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted February 4, 2019 10 hours ago, CountyGround said: Who's paying travel cost? cash strapped rebels! Indeed, I was under the impression they dropped down to cut costs, with riders freely available already in the UK it’s a strange one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted February 4, 2019 It now puts huge pressure on Aitkins and Rowe and their experience at this level is zero. I doubt the side will remain unchanged for very long.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted February 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Fromafar said: “Don’t Touch” and “Barge Pole” seem to describe Berge. Or Berge Pole.... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cheese 2,022 Posted February 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Mimmo said: I wish Valentin the very best of luck having been given the chance to race in this country, but what a kick in the teeth for riders like Mason Campton and Simon Lambert who have no club to ride for, through no fault of their own. Campton's average is well over a point higher than Berge's so wouldn't fit. Lambert simply isn't good enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,252 Posted February 4, 2019 6 hours ago, screm said: No surprise at all that Berge has tippy toed away from Somerset, he did a very similar thing when at Berwick a couple of seasons ago. No sooner had he signed then he wanted away and ultimately got his wish, he is a talent but he needs to sort out his temperament. Same at Glasgow, although he didn't exactlly tippy tpe away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, The Cheese said: Campton's average is well over a point higher than Berge's so wouldn't fit. Lambert simply isn't good enough. I think Simon Lambert would do a better job than the German guy who has absolutely no experience of British tracks and he's not exactly coming in as a new talent , and I wouldn't expect him to see the season through without being replaced or getting injured at some stage . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,501 Posted February 4, 2019 5 hours ago, New era Panthers said: I think Simon Lambert would do a better job than the German guy who has absolutely no experience of British tracks and he's not exactly coming in as a new talent , and I wouldn't expect him to see the season through without being replaced or getting injured at some stage . Agree 100%. Why do the promoters keep backing rubbish foreign riders over British riders ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted February 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, proud panther said: Agree 100%. Why do the promoters keep backing rubbish foreign riders over British riders ? Somerset top 4 look good, but with 2 rookie reserves and a German with little knowledge of British tracks they will be wagging a long tail , top 4 can't afford any off nights . The gamble with the 2 reserves I think is worth it but it's a big risk bringing in the German. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,620 Posted February 5, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 7:11 PM, screm said: Welcome Valentin Grobauer. This could be a problematical signing if there is a hard Brexit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, arnieg said: This could be a problematical signing if there is a hard Brexit. dip him in your tea . he will soon soften up and it will become a soft biscuit . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
